Somaliland’s Fisheries Minister, Deputy Brief Lawmakers on Sector Reforms and Coastal Development.

Somaliland House of Representatives Reviews Fisheries and Marine Resources Sector.

Hargeisa, (Horn Post) – The Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Somaliland, Mr. Yasin Haji Mohamoud Hir (Faraton), on Tuesday officially presided over the 12th sitting of the 13th session of the House, as parliamentary proceedings continued in the capital, Hargeisa.

During the session, the House received a comprehensive report from the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources of the Republic of Somaliland, Mr. Ali Jama Farah (Bured), who was accompanied by the Deputy Minister of the Ministry, Mr. Sharmarke Abdi Muse.

In his presentation, Minister Bured briefed lawmakers on the ministry’s overall performance, ongoing programs, and strategic priorities, with a particular focus on the development of the fisheries sector and the sustainable utilization of Somaliland’s marine resources. He highlighted measures aimed at modernizing fishing practices, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and improving livelihoods in coastal communities.

The minister further outlined efforts to enhance institutional capacity, develop fisheries infrastructure, and attract domestic and foreign investment into the marine economy. Addressing concerns over illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, he noted that the ministry is working to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and cooperation with relevant security and regulatory bodies.

Members of the House of Representatives engaged both the minister and his deputy in discussions, raising questions related to policy implementation, sector governance, and the contribution of fisheries and marine resources to national economic growth.

Speaker Yasin Haji Mohamoud Hir (Faraton) underscored the importance of parliamentary oversight and transparency, commending the ministry for presenting a detailed briefing and urging continued coordination between the executive and the legislature.

The session forms part of the House’s broader oversight mandate as lawmakers reviews the performance of key ministries and assesses their alignment with Somaliland’s national development objectives.

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